Soc 4 Flashcards
Why is fitness testing important?
It gives us a benchmark and see where you are at, you can compare with other people/the nation, helps us identify if the training (PEP) has been effective/successful
Example sentence: Fitness testing is important to track progress and compare results.
What component of fitness does the 12 minute cooper run/swim measure?
It measures your cardiovascular fitness
Example sentence: The 12 minute cooper run/swim is used to assess cardiovascular endurance.
What are the protocols for the 12 minute cooper run?
- Use a 200m area 2. Run as far as possible for 12 minutes 3. Record the distance covered within that time
Example sentence: Following the protocols for the 12 minute cooper run ensures accurate results.
What fitness test measures cardiovascular fitness?
12 minute cooper run/swim
Example sentence: The 12 minute cooper run/swim is specifically designed to assess cardiovascular fitness.
What test measures cardiovascular fitness?
The Harvard step test
Example sentence: The Harvard step test is another common method to measure cardiovascular fitness.
What are the protocols for the Harvard step test?
- Step up on to a standard gym bench once every 2 seconds for 5 minutes
Example sentence: The protocols for the Harvard step test involve stepping up onto a bench at a specific pace for a set duration.
What does the one minute sit up test measure?
It measures muscular endurance
Example sentence: The one minute sit up test is used to assess an individual’s muscular endurance.
How do you perform the one minute sit up test?
- Lie on a mat with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor and arms folded across your chest or behind your head.
Example sentence: Performing the one minute sit up test involves lying down in a specific position and completing as many sit-ups as possible in one minute.
What component of fitness does the Sit and reach test measure?
Flexibility
Example sentence: The Sit and reach test is designed to evaluate an individual’s flexibility.
What fitness test measures flexibility?
The Sit and reach test
Example sentence: The Sit and reach test is commonly used to assess an individual’s flexibility level.
What are the protocols for the sit and reach test?
- Remove your shoes
- Place feet flat against the bench or sit and reach box and straighten your legs fully.
- Keep legs straight throughout.
- Hold for 3 seconds
- Measure in cm
Additional information: Follow these steps to ensure accurate results.
How do you perform the handgrip strength test?
- With your strongest hand, squeeze the grips together to measure your strength.
Example sentence: Use the handgrip strength test to evaluate hand strength.
What test measures speed?
The 30m sprint test
Example sentence: Use the 30m sprint test to assess speed and agility.
What are the protocols of the 30m sprint test?
- Mark out 30m
- From a standing start, sprint from the start line to the finish line.
- Your partner should record your time in seconds
Additional information: Make sure to accurately measure the sprint time.
What does the vertical jump test measure?
Power
Example sentence: Use the vertical jump test to evaluate lower body power.
